Upwind is a place where opportunities happen
At Upwind, we are a team of hands-on, problem solvers and doers. We believe in empowering organizations to run their cloud environments securely and efficiently to accelerate their businesses.
Working at Upwind is an exhilarating journey of innovation and growth. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities that fuel my passion and drive. In this dynamic environment, I’ve collaborated with talented individuals who value inclusion and embrace different perspectives.”
Being an Upwinder
We are Driven by Customers
We listen closely to understand our customers’ deepest pain points, working backwards to deliver easy-to-use, innovative solutions that not only meet immediate needs, but anticipate future ones.
We prioritize long-term relationships and value over short term outcomes, striving to exceed expectations and reinforce our customers’ trust in Upwind.
We value speed
We make decisions swiftly, recognizing many can be reversed or refined.
We believe in failing fast, and aren’t afraid to change course when necessary. With a bias for action we take calculated risks – even in the face of uncertainty – knowing that urgency drives momentum and propels us forward.
Speed doesn’t just get us there faster; it lets us adapt quickly and build on each step with what we learn.
We Improve Every Day
We believe in the power of incremental progress: every day, every meeting, and every decision is an opportunity to improve.
Committing to getting 1% better with each cycle creates compounding gains, allowing us to build products that are 10x better over time.
Improvement doesn’t stop with delivery; we follow up, adapt, and refine to ensure every outcome evolves towards excellence.
We Take Ownership
We get the job done and never assume that someone else will do it.
When things aren’t going right, we take responsibility and step in to fix it. No task is beneath us, and “it’s not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary.
As owners, we stay aligned with the bigger picture for Upwind, communicating efficiently, giving constructive feedback, and proactively escalating issues to keep everyone moving forward together.
We are Resourceful and Resilient
We create our own reality, accomplishing more with less by leaning on creative problem-solving & adaptability.
When we face constraints and the path forward isn’t clear, we find ways to make it work without sacrificing quality or our commitment to high standards.
We see setbacks as new opportunities to innovate, moving forward stronger and better prepared.
We Lead with Humility
We approach every interaction with humility, respecting and learning from others.
We hold ourselves accountable, publicly owning mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth.
Integrity guides us to act in the best interests of the team, fostering a culture of trust, shared purpose, and mutual growth.
As a UI/UX designer, I enjoy creating user-friendly experiences that deliver innovative technology. It’s empowering to be part of a company that values inclusion and embraces unique perspectives in the cybersecurity industry.”
Upwind is a place where diversity of thought is encouraged and accepted. My ideas are valued, my voice is heard, and my potential is realized. We are shaping the future of cloud security.”
Open positions
Product Designer
About The Position
Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.
We are looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our product team at Upwind, the runtime-powered CNAPP that revolutionizes cloud infrastructure security. As a Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping user experiences that align with our strategic vision, driving the success of our mission to redefine cloud security. If you are a creative and user-focused UX Designer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we invite you to become a key contributor to our dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Feature Design: Create high-quality mocks and flows for new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with Upwind’s design system.
- Product Collaboration: Work hand in hand with Product Managers to define requirements, validate concepts with customers, and iterate based on feedback.
- Customer Feedback Loop: Engage with customers through design reviews, usability sessions, and post-launch feedback to ensure the product experience meets real-world needs and continuously evolves based on user input.
- Development Support: Partner with Frontend engineers throughout implementation - from design handoff to QA and release - providing specs, visual assets, and guidance.
- Post-Release Insights: Track data and usage after launch to identify learnings and suggest UX or UI improvements.
- Design Assets & Enablement: Prepare illustrations, icons, animations, and visual materials; support internal presentations.
- UI Improvements: Continuously refine visual and interaction quality across the platform and suggest enhancements to maintain a consistent, polished experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a UX Designer, preferably in cybersecurity or data-heavy products.
- Design Tools - Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD with a portfolio showcasing user-centered designs.
- Experience in conducting research, usability testing, and turning insights into actionable designs.
- Familiarity with creating and maintaining design systems for consistency.
- Ability to work with Product, R&D, and Customer Success teams effectively.
- Basic understanding of web technologies and development processes. Experience in cybersecurity or designing for developers is a plus.
- A strategic thinker who can balance usability, clarity, and business impact.
